Casterot
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, classic Gascon cassoulet, grilled ribeye steak
✨ Technical Specifications
Château de Casterot, nestled in the historic Saint-Mont appellation of South-West France, represents a classic expression of Gascon winemaking tradition. The name 'Casterot' refers to the ancient fortified estates, or 'castelnaux', that dot the rolling hills of the Gers department. Crafted under the stewardship of the Plaimont cooperative, this red wine is grown on the region's characteristic variegated clay and limestone soils. It showcases the synergy of indigenous Pyrenean grape varieties, combining the structure of Tannat with the rustic, wild-berry aromatics of Pinenc (Fer Servadou) and the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon. The vinification emphasizes a balance between extracting the deep color and firm tannins of the local grapes while preserving a fresh, fruit-forward profile that honors the historic, rugged terroir of the d'Artagnan countryside.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1979 through the union of wine cooperatives in Plaisance, Aignan, and Saint-Mont spearheaded by André Dubosc, Plaimont is an undisputed viticultural vanguard in Gascony and the Pyrenean foothills. Spanning diverse terroirs across AOC Saint-Mont, Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, and Côtes de Gascogne, its vineyards are defined by variegated soils of tawny sands (sables fauves), limestone, and clay-rich molasse tempered by Atlantic and mountain currents. Renowned worldwide for its preservation of ampelographic heritage—exemplified by its private conservatory and historic ungrafted pre-phylloxera plots in Sarragachies—Plaimont has revived forgotten indigenous varieties such as Tardif, Arrufiac, and Manseng Noir. In white vinification, Plaimont champions crystalline freshness, precise reductive aromatic protection, and thoughtful lees contact, highlighting local Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, and Colombard. Landmark cuvées include Cirque Nord, Les Cépages Préservés, and Les Vignes Retrouvées, presenting tensile minerality, bright citrus, exotic orchard fruit, and textural salinity emblematic of southwest France.
🍇 Grapes
Tannat, Pinenc, Cabernet Sauvignon